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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Had brunch here 3 times during our weeks stay, we wanted to try different things on the menu. Was not so fussed on these lunch menu so gave that a miss - had a coffee instead. Lovely coffee...

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Visited Oct 2023 for Breakfast for our 30th wedding anniversary. Service was excellent, eggs benedict were perfect, coffee very good and the two glasses of sparkling to celebrate nice where lovely. Great location opposite the lake with tables outside. We would return in a flash,...maybe for lunch next time.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023 via mobile

Busy little corner cafe. Stopped there a few times in August for breakfast and coffee. Good service, coffee and food, with indoor and outside tables

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023 via mobile

have visit3d here 2 to 3 times, consistently good, always fairly busy, great coffee and very good food, Bacon Butty from the display case is great for brekky also had eggs Benedict also very good

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 July 2023 via mobile

Very enjoyable time very busy friendly staff ,warm had a mulled wine which was delicious will be back again for more thank you

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 June 2023 via mobile

Weekend away. Busy little corner place. Up stairs seating also. Nice view of the lake. Friendly staff. Warm inside. Coffee and hot chocolate. Very tasteful.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 May 2023

We chose to walk in before going for a hike at Roys Peak. The coffee is good. The food was a bit burned. They have a wide selection of food and drinks.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

Visited Wanaka and decided to have some lunch and it wasn’t too busy so went inside, in the counter we spotted what looked like a couple of bacon rolls so decided to have them when they arrived heated up they were more like breakfast rolls...with egg, bacon, tomato and I think cheese & greens, along with the coffee they were very good. If back in Wanaka we’d visit again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023 via mobile

Visted for coffee and breakfast. Both were fantastic (Eggs Benny was sublime), and café atmosphere was excellent. Staff happy and friendly. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 7 March 2023 via mobile

Stopped here for drinks and sat outside under heaters which was nice. Ended up having nachos and shared the small size plate with my wife. Tasty and more than enough so we didn’t eat anything else. A bit haphazard service from staff with table being...cleared of old plates by staff who didn’t wipe the messy gave even though we did ask. Did it ourselves with a couple of wet wipes. We also had to go inside to ask for cutlery. Aside from that, staff incredibly friendly and we would go back because of that and the nice atmosphere. Nice place.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 March 2023

We had lunch here and the experience was good. We ate in the terrace, in the middle of main Lake Wanaka's street. We orderd nachos, burgers and a very good rib-eye with pesto sauce. Very good service, as well. Quite expensive but food quality was...okMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 7 February 2023 via mobile

Stopped through Wanaka while driving south and were not disappointed. I ordered the jackfruit nachos in a small (large would be a good sharing size but a small was more than enough for me). Completely delicious- lots of jalapeño though, so steer clear if that’s...not your jam.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 14 January 2023 via mobile

Really nice pizzas here. This was a busy little restaurant when we went, so were lucky to get an outside table. Staff were nice and food didn't take long to come out.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2023 via mobile

This was a very disappointing meal. For a family of big eaters, leaving anything behind on the place is rare - two thirds of our meals were left behind. The visit was between Christmas and new years so that could have contributed but the quality...of the food, particularly temperature was subpar. I had the big breakfast - the sausages were cold and covered in grease. The scrambled eggs were likewise lukewarm but the mushrooms were colder than the outside temperature. The potato and feta hash cakes (which three of us had) were dry and not pleasant tasting. The hot drinks were of a better standard but, overall, very surprised it gets the rating it does.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 2 December 2022

Amazing beer, amazing food, amazing service, amazing coffee. AND! Pet friendly! Just the perfect place!

Date of visit: November 2022
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yes, there are a couple of options that can be made vegan if you make if we change a couple of ingredients and you can always make up a breakfast by adding together some side dishes :-)
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KAI WHAKAPAI CAFE, RESTAURANT & BAR, Wanaka - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Kai Whakapai Cafe, Restaurant & Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5